All The Important 2020 Election Dates You Should Know

Currently, 25 Democrats are attempting to win the party's nomination and challenge President Donald Trump on November 3, 2020. But between today and Election Day, there are dozens of important dates you should keep in mind: the schedule of Democratic presidential primary debates, the voter registration deadline in your state, the primary elections, the Republican and Democratic conventions, and much more.

Keeping track of all of these dates can be overwhelming, so we're here to help. Ahead, a list of the most important dates of the 2020 election. Mark your calendars!

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has scheduled 12 presidential primary debates. The first debate took place in late June. Most dates and locations for the upcoming debates remain TBD, but we'll update this list as more information becomes available.

Second Debate: Tuesday, July 30, and Wednesday, July 31, at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI.

Third Debate: Thursday, September 12, and Friday, September 13. The location has not been disclosed yet.

Fourth Debate: October 2019.

Fifth Debate: November 2019.

Sixth Debate: December 2019.

Seventh Debate: January 2020.

Eighth Debate: January or February 2020.

Ninth Debate: February 2020.

10th Debate: February 2020.

11th Debate: March 2020.

12th Debate: April 2020.

When is the voter registration deadline in my state?

Voting is one of the most powerful ways you can make your voice heard. Every state except North Dakota requires you to register before voting in an election. That process can be confusing, so check out this guide on what you need to know about voter registration.